Ukraine unconditionally backs the notion of a complete ceasefire with Russia, which would extend beyond the month-long truce currently being negotiated in the energy infrastructure sector, stated Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova. “We need Russia to agree…
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Putin intends to prolong the current peace talks to acquire more Ukrainian territory.
The Kremlin is deliberately extending peace discussions to acquire additional territory and bolster its position in dealings with the US, sources familiar with Russian leadership’s thought process indicate.
They opine further that Putin will agree to a truce only if it…
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A German company becomes the first buyer of electricity origin guarantees in Ukraine, which will aid in the development of renewable energy.
The first corporate sale of electricity guarantees of origin in the renewable energy market has taken place in Ukraine. Knauf Gips Kyiv, a manufacturer of building materials that is part of the German Knauf Group, purchased the guarantees from D.Trading. This marks an…
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Trump is preparing to impose “unprecedented” tariffs on imports from Russia.
The Trump administration is preparing to introduce new tariff restrictions on imports from 15 countries, including Russia. These measures may take effect on April 2. Initially, it was planned for the tariffs to impact specific economic sectors, including the automotive…
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Most Ukrainian defense industry manufacturers are considering moving their operations abroad. Why?
As of February, 85% of private manufacturers of weapons and military equipment (WME) are planning to relocate or have already done so, according to 34 private companies in the defense sector. The top five countries most commonly chosen for relocation include Poland, the…
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Chronic debt owed to green electricity producers is hindering the development of new projects.
Ukraine’s issue with debts that it owes to renewable energy producers impacts the industry’s growth prospects, said Olga Rybachuk, a manager at Elementum Energy, which has invested in the construction of new wind turbines at the West Wind Park. “Since the end of…
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Ukraine, with support from the FAO, is launching the construction of modern vegetable storage facilities in frontline areas.
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has backed an initiative from the Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine to build small vegetable storage facilities, according to the agency’s head, Vitaliy Koval. “Today, around 35% of the produce grown in Ukraine…
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An agro-processing plant with a capacity of 120 tons per day launches in the Poltava region, along with a flour milling complex in the Volyn region.
In the Myrhorod district (Poltava region), the Yednist’ Food Grain and Legume Processing Plant, which is part of the Yednist’ Group’s production assets, has commenced operations. The plant is equipped with machinery from Ukrainian manufacturer Olis. It produces…
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Office rental prices in Kyiv continue to decline.
Rental rates in Kyiv’s business centers have been falling during the first months of 2025. This trend occurs amid increasing pressures on tenants. In August of last year, rent for class A facilities dropped by 10%, reaching its lowest effective rate in a decade. UTG…
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Russia strikes the center of Sumy, injuring 100 people; Trump is outraged by the intense shelling.
On Monday March 24, while negotiations between Russian and American delegations were ongoing in Riyadh, Russia launched a missile strike on the center of Sumy. A residential area, a school, and a children’s hospital were hit. The number of injured exceeded 70,…
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